surfacer

/ˈsɜːrfəsər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or tool used to create a surface or to smooth out a surface, especially in metalworking.

“The engineer used a surfacer to polish the metal before applying the final coat of paint.”

2. verb

To create or form a surface, especially in metalworking.

“The manufacturer surfaced the metal to prepare it for the assembly line.”

Synonyms

  • planisher
  • polisher

Antonyms

  • deteriorator
  • roughener